Menopause
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Menopause marks the natural end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. It’s diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period. Menopause is not a disease but a life transition often accompanied by uncomfortable physical and emotional symptoms.
- Irregular or missed periods
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Mood swings or irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort during sex
- Decreased libido
- Trouble concentrating or memory changes
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Non-hormonal medications for hot flashes or mood symptoms
- Vaginal estrogen creams for dryness
- Lifestyle adjustments: cooling strategies, balanced diet, regular exercise
- Mental health support if needed
- Natural decline in estrogen and progesterone production
- Surgical removal of ovaries (induced menopause)
- Chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Primary ovarian insufficiency (in younger women)
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Symptoms
- Irregular or missed periods
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Mood swings or irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort during sex
- Decreased libido
- Trouble concentrating or memory changes
Causes
- Natural decline in estrogen and progesterone production
- Surgical removal of ovaries (induced menopause)
- Chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Primary ovarian insufficiency (in younger women)
Treatments
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Non-hormonal medications for hot flashes or mood symptoms
- Vaginal estrogen creams for dryness
- Lifestyle adjustments: cooling strategies, balanced diet, regular exercise
- Mental health support if needed
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